How long will my face be swollen after buccal fat pad removal?

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I know everyone is different when it comes to swelling. I've pretty much decided on moving forward with the procedure but I have an event coming up in January that I don't want to have a puffy face for.

John Mesa, MD · Answer

In my practice, the length of the swelling post buccal fat removal could be removed in two types: short and long. Most patients (90%) tend to have a short post surgical swelling that last for 1 to 2 days.In a few number of patients ( 10%) , the swelling could last up to 5 days. This depends on the patient's body ability to heal after surgery.

Clayton Crantford, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Maximum swelling occurs at about 72 hours following surgery and will subside over the following 2 weeks. I tell my patients that they will not see their final results for 3-6 months. Best of luck.

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